44 pages 1 hour read

Benito Perez Galdos

Marianela

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1878

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Benito Perez Galdos' Marianela is lauded for its poignant exploration of class and beauty through rich, emotional storytelling. Readers praise its touching character development and vivid descriptions. However, some critics find its pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a compelling study of human nature and social contrasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Marianela?

Readers who enjoy Marianela by Benito Pérez Galdós typically appreciate realistic, character-driven narratives that explore social issues and human emotions deeply. Fans of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo and Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky may find this novel particularly engaging due to its similar thematic concerns and dramatic intensity.

Recommended

Reading Age

15-18years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Beauty